More than 560,000 Americans have died of COVID in the past year — or 1 in 586 people. An individual’s risk of dying of or being hospitalized with COVID is far higher than the risk of getting a rare blood clot from the J&J vaccine. Meanwhile, the risk of getting a blood clot is also far higher if you have COVID.
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California pauses use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over ‘extremely rare’ blood clot concerns
In making the announcement, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is vaccinating more than 3 million people a week and is “still on track to fully reopen” the economy on June 15.
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COVID PM: J&J situation doesn’t dim local optimism; big Lookout event Wednesday night
It was a newsy Tuesday in the world of vaccination, and one that ultimately points toward a good outcome locally and in California as a whole. To that end we begin by promoting our big Wednesday night event which will cover the area’s “Grand Reopening” as a tourist and activity destination — and what that […]
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COVID PM: As the vaccine floodgates prepare to open, a look around the state
Over the years, programs at Life Lab have emerged into one of the premier educational resources for gardening in the…
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California’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 60,000 even as conditions improve
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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The vaccine gender gap: More women than men are getting COVID shots
A Kaiser Health News examination of state vaccine statistics shows that more women than men have gotten COVID vaccines. Experts cite demographic realities of those who were part of the initial rollout but also women’s greater likelihood to seek preventive health care.
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COVID PM: As the week comes to a halt, a great idea for a beautiful weekend
Buying locally produced food and goods benefits you and your community in more ways than you think.
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COVID PM | BREAKING: Many Santa Cruz schools planning much wider reopening given new guidance
Approximately 16 percent of hospitality and tourism workers lost their job in 2020 due to a permanent closure or layoff….
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COVID PM: Being Asian American during a pandemic, the June 15 goal specifics
Over the years, programs at Life Lab have emerged into one of the premier educational resources for gardening in the…
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COVID PM: As June 15 becomes a grand reopening date, talk of a ‘double mutant’ variant emerges
Student Housing West offers the best route to creating more affordable housing for students and reducing housing…